White and Silver Tooth Fillings Didsbury, Manchester

Treatment Summary

Time

From 20 mins

Pre-Consultation Required?

Yes

Cost

From £95

Follow Up

If required

Composite Fillings In Didsbury

Tooth decay can occur when acid is produced from plaque, which builds up on your teeth and can lead to further problems, such as dental caries (also known as dental cavities), gum disease or dental abscesses. At Parkfield Dental we adopt a preventative approach to ensure that dental decay is avoided where possible.

At Parkfield Dental, our preventative approach includes regular check-ups, as well as offering advice on how to prevent plaque and decay. How to improve your diet, oral hygiene and fluoride guidance are all covered.

Your smile is important to us and we offer a variety of solutions to ensure decay is eradicated. Many patients do not realise they need a filling, which is another reason why regular check-ups are so important.

During your filling procedure, a small amount of local anaesthetic is applied to numb the area, then the decay is removed. Your dentist will then clean the area ready for the composite filling, and fill the cavity. This can be done with different materials depending on the finish you would like, usually either silver or ‘tooth coloured’.

Most people have fillings of one sort or another in their mouths. Nowadays fillings are not only functional but can be natural-looking as well. Many people prefer to have ‘tooth-coloured’ composite fillings rather than silver fillings that show when they laugh or smile because they are more conscious about the way they look.

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I have been a patient at this practice for over 25 years. First class service from the whole team. I highly recommend the practice to my own patients.

Brian Leatherbarrow

November 25

This is a really good dentist that I have been going to for years. All the staff have been friendly, efficient and professional.

Ron Clarey

January 9

I have followed Gill around for years...because she is the very best hygienist you'll ever find anywhere. I wouldn't be without her. I have total confidence and she gives endless reassurance re my teeth and gums. What an all round 5* STAR.

Rob

November 9

I have nothing but praise for Parkfield Dental Practice. I've been seeing Gill for many years and she has helped me keep my teeth and gums in good shape. I always feel confident that I will get the treatment I need when I go to see Jo. Thank you!

Karen Clarke

November 4

Very professional and friendly set up. Gill the hygienist is very experienced as is Mr Smith and on top of that the reception team are ultra efficient - text reminders of appointments as well. Just a really good dentist.

Will Card

December 23

A terrific dental practice. Dr Smith is excellent and has great attention to detail, Gill is a great Hyiegenist and the reception staff are always welcoming. My teeth have never been better.

Chrissie Knight

January 13

My partner has been seeing Jo and Gill for years as she had a lot of nervousness about dentists but thinks they are great. I'd not been to a dentist in 10 years but she persuaded me, I saw Dr Shah for a filling and was very happy with his professionalism and manner. I now go regularly like a good patient and would recommend them.

William Davies

November 20

I have been seeing Jo for approximately 3 years now. She is very calming and trusting as she works and as someone who is a little nervous at the dentist this is extremely comforting. She has been great with my girls (3 and 5), they in fact LOVE going to the dentist. Her magic wand and chair have them mesmerised!

Beckie Lowe

January 17

Wow! Never been to such an honest, professional practice, the dentist Joe was outstanding, she helped me achieve my confidence again. All the staff were second to none... I would definitely recommend this practice to everyone who is need of a dentist. Thanks parkfield team!

Dale Ashworth-Brown

June 11

I had my first consultation today with Dr Shah. He did a very thorough examination and explained his findings and treatment plan clearly with the aid of photographs and x-ray pictures. Given the quality of the service the fees are very reasonable. Highly recommended.

Giorgio Calisti

August 21

I have been a patient at Parkfield Dental practice for over 35 years and have always received excellent service from the whole team. Ian smith and Jo are wonderful dentists and Gill is a superb hygienist. The whole team are so friendly and helpful. I can't recommend them highly enough. Thank you

Fiona O'Sullivan

September 20

After an accident to my seven year old boy’s adult front tooth, Jo and Jade are the superheroes in his eyes. Thank you Jo and Jade for making his visit relaxing, stress-free and enjoyable. You are simply fabulous!

Muhammad Khan

August 1

Why Choose Composite Fillings?

Composite fillings are a technique of restorative dentistry that fills your cavity to prevent further decay. We make our tooth coloured fillings from a white composite to match the natural colour of your teeth and appear less invasive than silver metal fillings. Here are some of the reasons patients here at Parkfield Dental are choosing white composite fillings:

Improve your confidence

We know that people with metal fillings can sometimes feel self-conscious about their fillings. The truth is that metal fillings stand out in stark contrast to the appearance of the rest of your teeth and mouth. Nobody wants to feel like they can’t smile broadly or open their mouth wide in laughter in case somebody sees their fillings. Tooth coloured composite fillings help to restore your teeth to the appearance they had before your cavity. If you feel self-conscious about having metal fillings, a white composite is the perfect choice for you. You can enjoy smiling with confidence!

Longer lasting

Our white composite fillings are incredibly durable, long-lasting and hard-wearing. Of course, their true endurance is dependent on your own dental and oral hygiene. However, with proper care, a tooth coloured filling can last you for years to come.

No discolouration

Silver metal fillings are often known to discolour teeth after a while. What happens is that the metal in your mouth naturally begins to affect the teeth around it. This can leave your surrounding teeth with a slightly greyish tint. If you choose the tooth coloured fillings, you won’t have this problem. Our white composite fillings don’t discolour your other teeth at all!

Better strength

Our white composite fillings are bonded to your teeth, as opposed to metal silver amalgam fillings. This means that more of your tooth’s natural strength is restored, giving your better durability and longer-lasting tooth strength.

Preserves more of your tooth

Because tooth coloured fillings involve bonding a custom composite to your teeth and cavity, it is less invasive than metal fillings. When getting a tooth coloured composite filling, we won’t need to remove much of your damaged tooth in order to place your new filling. This actually helps to reinforce the strength of your tooth, especially compared to metal fillings. Metal fillings often require parts of the damaged tooth to be compromised and removed in order to be fitted.

Safer for your teeth

Traditional silver amalgam fillings bring with them certain risks to your teeth. This is because the metal has a tendency to expand and contract with changes in the temperature. This near-constant, if very slight, contraction and expansion puts pressure on your tooth. After enough time, this constant pressure can actually cause your tooth to crack and break. This is always a huge pain and means that you’ll need to deal with some extensive dental work to fix it. Tooth coloured fillings, however, are made from a composite and won’t expand or contract – making them safer for your teeth.